POSITION SUMMARY

Directors of Business Strategy provide exceptional service to our clients and support Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams on a daily basis. The Director of Business Strategy is a senior service level position for a Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams who is responsible for enhancing and maintaining deep relationships with new and existing clients. This industry professional leads the development, implementation, and management of the team’s overall business strategy.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Business Strategy Oversight

Cultivating relationships with business partners and colleagues internally and externally·Supporting the FA/PWA/team in cultivating and enhancing new and existing client relationships through an exceptional client experiencePlays a leadership role in assisting the FA/PWA/team in developing and delivering against their client service model, including preparing for regular meetings as well as tracking follow-upsAssisting the FA/PWA/team in developing and executing against their business plan and strategies to support it, partnering closely with other market stakeholders such as Practice Strategy Consultants, Business Development Managers and Market ManagementAt the direction of the client and/or FA/PWA/team, preparing and reviewing various client reports or financial plans from firm-approved systems for existing or prospective clientsAt the request of FA/PWA/team, participating in existing client and/or prospective client meetings, representing the service lensFocusing with the FA/PWA/team and other business partners to optimize business practice efficienciesMay allocate work among a team of Support Professionals

POSITION SUMMARY

Directors of Business Strategy provide exceptional service to our clients and support Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams on a daily basis. The Director of Business Strategy is a senior service level position for a Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams who is responsible for enhancing and maintaining deep relationships with new and existing clients. This industry professional leads the development, implementation, and management of the team’s overall business strategy.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Business Strategy Oversight

Cultivating relationships with business partners and colleagues internally and externally·Supporting the FA/PWA/team in cultivating and enhancing new and existing client relationships through an exceptional client experiencePlays a leadership role in assisting the FA/PWA/team in developing and delivering against their client service model, including preparing for regular meetings as well as tracking follow-upsAssisting the FA/PWA/team in developing and executing against their business plan and strategies to support it, partnering closely with other market stakeholders such as Practice Strategy Consultants, Business Development Managers and Market ManagementAt the direction of the client and/or FA/PWA/team, preparing and reviewing various client reports or financial plans from firm-approved systems for existing or prospective clientsAt the request of FA/PWA/team, participating in existing client and/or prospective client meetings, representing the service lensFocusing with the FA/PWA/team and other business partners to optimize business practice efficienciesMay allocate work among a team of Support Professionals

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, and SKILLS: Education and/or Experience10 years of experience in a field relevant to the position requiredAdvanced degree or professional certification or prior industry experience required Active Series 7 (GS) and Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA) required If required, obtain, and maintain CFP or CFA designationAdditional product licenses may be required

Knowledge/SkillsStrong leadership skillsKnowledge of financial services products, including but not limited to equities, bonds, options, mutual funds, annuities, insurance, and managed accountsTechnically proficient and quick learner of new and updated platformsDetail oriented with superior organizational skills and ability to prioritizeExpert knowledge of basic personal computer, MS Office (particularly MS Excel) and internet applicationsExceptional writing, interpersonal and client service skillsStrong time management skillsTeam player with the ability to collaborate with othersAbility to work in a fast-paced, evolving environmentAdaptable and ability to multi-taskGoal oriented, self-motivated and results driven

Reports to:Market Business Service Officer and/or Business Service Officer

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $50,000 and $105,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, and SKILLS: Education and/or Experience10 years of experience in a field relevant to the position requiredAdvanced degree or professional certification or prior industry experience required Active Series 7 (GS) and Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA) required If required, obtain, and maintain CFP or CFA designationAdditional product licenses may be required

Knowledge/SkillsStrong leadership skillsKnowledge of financial services products, including but not limited to equities, bonds, options, mutual funds, annuities, insurance, and managed accountsTechnically proficient and quick learner of new and updated platformsDetail oriented with superior organizational skills and ability to prioritizeExpert knowledge of basic personal computer, MS Office (particularly MS Excel) and internet applicationsExceptional writing, interpersonal and client service skillsStrong time management skillsTeam player with the ability to collaborate with othersAbility to work in a fast-paced, evolving environmentAdaptable and ability to multi-taskGoal oriented, self-motivated and results driven

Reports to:Market Business Service Officer and/or Business Service Officer

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $50,000 and $105,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).

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